Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 15 Apr 2026
OR/00039/26
HITMAN electric saw banned from sale over burn risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (HITMAN electric saw) after it was found to pose a burn and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Electric circular saw, equipped with a laser sight and a blade with a diameter of 185 mm and powered by mains voltage, made with a plastic casing. The product is sold with 1 additional stop, 1 Allen key, 1 saw blade, 2 carbon brushes and a user manual in English.
- Brand
- HITMAN
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hand tools
Why it's dangerous
BurnsFire
After reaching a power of 2000 W, the motor of the product emits flames and glowing particles, which could cause burns to the user or lead to a fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 62841.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
OR/00039/26
View official notice ↗
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